I was taught how to see. My father supported us as a photographer before graduating as an Optometrist. Photography is what i do, it is what i love. I was developing & printing photographs at age of five. We had a dark room in both the houses we lived in, in Vermont.
But I wanted to be a graphic designer. I wanted to be an artist. I wanted to combine all three into a career. The last art class I took was as a senior in high school. I want to be an artist. But I have to be fearless. I have to fail over & over without taking it personally. I am smart enough to take away any tiny piece of success & apply to another attempt. I won’t give up. I will do art over & over until I have my sketchbooks & walls covered in success
2me4art 
What is it they say, “there are no expiry dates on your dreams”.
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But there is. When health stops you cold. But I’m on my way back, with limits. I will change my original dreams to something a little less demanding. Thank you, Amanda! ~amy
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Yes, that’s true, sorry if it seemed flippant. I’m glad you’re making progress. X
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You sure sound determined! Go for it!
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Wow. It is the speech I give myself & I just typed it up. I never knew how determined I sounded. Thank you, KerryCan! ~amy
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I can sense the passion for art in your words. Keep at it!
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I am going to. I’ve got sketch books to fill! Thank you, znjavid! ~amy
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inspiring 🙂
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is it? I feel like the little engine that could, but it works. Thank you so much, Liana. ~amy
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I admire your courage and strength Amy.
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Thank you so much, John. It sure means a lot for you to tell me that. ~amy
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never give UP!
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I will not! Thank you, Gail. ~amy
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